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Hogmanay preparations under way | Hogmanay preparations under way |
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Work has started on transforming the heart of Glasgow for the city's Hogmanay celebrations. | Work has started on transforming the heart of Glasgow for the city's Hogmanay celebrations. |
Despite severe weather warnings, Glasgow City Council said it was confident the event, which is expected to attract 25,000 people, will happen. | Despite severe weather warnings, Glasgow City Council said it was confident the event, which is expected to attract 25,000 people, will happen. |
The local authority said it was seeking more detailed reports from the Met Office as construction work on the main stage in George Square got under way. | The local authority said it was seeking more detailed reports from the Met Office as construction work on the main stage in George Square got under way. |
Meanwhile, Glasgow Tower has closed to visitors due to high winds. | Meanwhile, Glasgow Tower has closed to visitors due to high winds. |
The 416ft (127m) high attraction at the Science Centre re-opened to the public last Friday after being closed for 18 months. | The 416ft (127m) high attraction at the Science Centre re-opened to the public last Friday after being closed for 18 months. |
The Tower is exposed to the elements, while George Square - where revellers will bring in the New Year - is sheltered. | The Tower is exposed to the elements, while George Square - where revellers will bring in the New Year - is sheltered. |
If the city's Hogmanay celebrations have to be cancelled, Glasgow City Council said it would inform revellers before they have to travel. | If the city's Hogmanay celebrations have to be cancelled, Glasgow City Council said it would inform revellers before they have to travel. |
Councillor John Lynch, executive member for cultural and leisure services, said: "We are very optimistic that the Hogmanay event will go ahead. | |
"We will make a decision as early as possible in order to give people the opportunity to make alternative arrangements." |
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